Average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala
Guatemala: Average area burnt per wildfire was 238.87 hectares in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala, 2012–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2026, average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala stood at 238.87 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala peaked at 334.41 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 222.36 hectares, in 2022.
Guatemala ranks 97th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 254.98 hectares | 226.89 hectares | 270.85 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 259.62 hectares | 222.36 hectares | 334.41 hectares | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala?
- Average area burnt per wildfire in Guatemala was 238.87 hectares in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 334.41 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest average area burnt per wildfire recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 222.36 hectares in 2022.
- How does Guatemala rank for average area burnt per wildfire?
- Guatemala ranks 97th out of 181 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average area burnt per wildfire rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average area burnt per wildfire. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The average area burnt per wildfire, in hectares. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.